Not many people can say that they’ve held down the same job for twenty-five years.
Yet Mark Adams of Orillia, Ontario, Canada can say just that. In fact, Mark has become such a local celebrity at the Home Hardware store where he’s worked for over two decades that there isn’t a soul in town who doesn’t consider him a friend.
Mark was born and raised in the small town and has worked as a door greeter since high school. Mark’s memory is as sharp as a tack and he greets every customer by name, recalling even the smallest details about their lives. With his strong work ethic and quick wit, Mark has become an invaluable member of the Home Hardware team.
Chris Locke, the store’s owner said –“Mark is family. He’s is the kind of guy that brings a smile to our face every single day and it was just a given we were going to do something to honor his 25 years.”
And Honor it they did, filling the store with colorful balloons and inviting area residents to come by to celebrate their friend’s work anniversary. Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke presented Mark with a plaque and declaring his work anniversary, “Mark Adams Day” throughout the town.
Mark was also presented with a red suit jacket that is just like the one worn by some managers in the store.
Mark enjoyed his day but said he couldn’t wait to get back to work because meeting customers is the best part of his job.